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MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1
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Glossary
CMS
CO
coaxial cable
codec
collected digits
combination
configuration
common channel
signaling
communications
system
control unit
console
CONVERSANT
conversion
resource
coordinating
system manager
(Call Management System) DOS-based application that
simulates the actions of a system operator by answering
and distributing calls. Also produces reports for call
analysis.
(central office) Location of telephone switching equipment
that provides local telephone service and access to toll
facilities for long-distance calling.
Cable consisting of one conductor, usually a small copper
tube or wire within and insulated from another conductor of
larger diameter, usually copper tubing or copper braid.
(coder-decoder) Device used to convert analog signals
such as speech, music, or television to digital form for
transmission over a digital medium and back to the original
analog form.
Digits that a caller dials in response to an integrated voice
response application's menus (also called prompted digits );
collected digits may be used to initiate screen pop at a
system extension. See also CTI link .
A private network arrangement that combines
characteristics of Virtual Private Network ( VPN) , a series
configuration, and a star configuration.
See CCS .
Software-controlled processor complex that interprets
dialing pulses, tones, and/or keyboard characters and
makes the proper interconnections both inside and
outside. Consists of a computer, software, a storage
device, and carriers with special hardware to perform the
actual connections. Provides voice and/or data
communications services, including access to public and
private networks, for telephones and other equipment.
Also referred to in this guide as "system," short for MERLIN
LEGEND Communications System.
Processor module , power supply module , other modules ,
carriers , and housing of the system.
Telephone and adjuncts (if any) at operator or system
programmer extension.
Entry-level voice response application that automatically
answers and routes calls and executes telephone
transactions.
See modem pool .
In a private network that includes more than two systems,
the system manager who acts as a clearinghouse for any
changes made on local systems, that effect the network,
assuring that all system managers work together and that
local system changes do not have undesirable effects on
the network as a whole.
Issue 1
August 1998
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